U2 Live At Met Life Stadium (Night 2)

The second night of U2's two-night run at

Met Life Stadium did not disappoint in terms

of sound or energy level. If anything, the show

seemed to run on the momentum of the previous

night, going a bit further in terms of sonic punch.

On both nights, a giant tapestry printed with the 

passport photo of the woman who inspired the song

"Miss Sarajevo" was floated through the crowd.

It traveled a bit farther around the first tier than 

it had on the previous night before collapsing into

the hands of the masses. Thursday's crowd was even

more vocal and more physical than Wednesday's but

both audiences were equally game to light up the night.

After the show, as the stadium lights came up, Bono

said an extra thank you and goodnight to our section.

Pre-show, he had given us a big hello on the way in. 

I'm very glad I returned for a second night and even 

happier that Scott got to enjoy U2 live for the first time. 

U2 Live At Met Life Stadium (Night 1)

Last night U2 brought their Joshua Tree 2017 Tour

to Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey 

for the first of two consecutive sold out shows. I had

just bought myself a resale ticket (side stage, row 9)

late in the afternoon and from the moment I entered

the gate, I knew this was a good decision on my part.

The band presented their epochal Joshua Tree album

live in its entirety. The full running order of the album

was played start to finish as the centerpiece of a show 

which began with a group of older songs and closed

with a selection of newer ones... crowd pleasers mostly.

U2's ability to engage, excite and involve

60,000 people is as acute as it was 30 years ago.

Watching from a vantage point where I could really

only see the performance (and not so much of the 

visuals on the giant scrolling monitors) made clear

the point that while technology is an element they 

use well, production doesn't supersede performance.

 Also evident was the band's keen ability to make

a giant venue feel intimate with sound and gesture.

Late in the show, a fan held up an 

American flag emblazoned with the 

words "Love & Kindness". Bono, in turn, 

helped hold it aloft to show all those present.

Pre-show, the already beautiful vibe of 

the evening had been boosted by the sweet

surprise of running into some friends from 

high school. I wonder who I'll see tonight as

I've just decided to go back for a second dose.